A Navy wife recently received the good news that her husband’s parole in place request for her had been approved. The wife had entered the United States illegally and then later fell in love and married her husband who is on active duty in the Navy. Because she didn’t have a lawful entry to the United States, she was not eligible to apply for a green card through the adjustment of status process. Parole in place provided her an option to correct this issue without having to be separated from her husband for an extended period of time.  Now that she has been granted parole in place, she can apply for adjustment of status in order to get her green card. This will allow her Navy husband to be able to deploy without worrying about his wife being deported while he is on deployment.

What is parole in place or PIP?

Parole in place is an option that allows some military spouses who initially entered the United States unlawfully, such as by entering without inspection (EWI), to be “paroled” into the United States. This basically provides them with a lawful entry and the ability to file an adjustment of status application in order to obtain a green card.

If you are interested in learning more about parole in place and whether you would be a good candidate for this program, you should consult with an immigration lawyer who is familiar with parole in place applications.

You should make sure that you are a good candidate for parole in place before you take any steps to apply for it. It is important to keep in mind that there is no guarantee that any PIP application will be approved. There is a chance that if your PIP application is denied, you may be placed in deportation proceedings. But, in many cases this risk is outweighed by the benefits of being able to obtain a green card. By consulting with an immigration lawyer who is familiar with this type of case, you can get a good evaluation of whether you are a good PIP candidate and will be able to make an informed decision as to the best course of action to take.